Java: Distributed Tracing

It provides a unified view of service interactions.

OpenTelemetry is a framework for collecting and visualizing telemetry data across distributed systems. It helps developers see a waterfall view of requests, showing how services interact. This visibility aids in identifying bottlenecks and understanding service dependencies. For example, in a microservices architecture, OpenTelemetry can visualize the journey of a checkout request across inventory, payment, and shipping services.